Just over 40 years ago, the Houston Rockets built the "Twin Towers" with Ralph Sampson and Hakeem Olajuwon. Now, the 2024-25 ...
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"He could sit there and dribble with his foot" - Hakeem Olajuwon’s draftmate recalls The Dream’s soccer skills which gave him added finesseWith Jordan still on the board, the Rockets turned their attention to Hakeem Olajuwon ... who had already picked center Ralph Sampson as the pick in 1983, knew they couldn’t let this opportunity ...
With that pick, the Rockets chose 7-foot center Hakeem Olajuwon, a legend in his own right. But many fans considered the pick to be mind-boggling. The team already had 7-foot-4 Ralph Sampson ...
When the Houston Rockets had 7-foot-4 Ralph Sampson and 7-foot Hakeem Olajuwon in the starting lineup, no one — at least, ...
Hakeem Olajuwon is certified Houston royalty. He arrived in the city from Lagos, Nigeria at 17 years old and helped the University of Houston reach three straight Final Fours, then carried the ...
He once got the opportunity to test his hoop skills against NBA Hall of Famers Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler. The Undertaker, whose real name is Mark William Calaway, received the opportunity ...
Whether it be Elvin Hayes, Moses Malone Ralph Sampson, Hakeem Olajuwon, Yao Ming or Dwight Howard, the Rockets know how to produce top-tier big men as well as any organization in league history.
Just over 40 years ago, the Houston Rockets built the "Twin Towers" with Ralph Sampson and Hakeem Olajuwon. Now, the 2024-25 Rockets have their own pair in Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams.
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